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Preschool Teacher Assistant Pro 22:6 Children's Center Amarillo, TX Job Details Full-time $12 - $15 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Student supervision Childcare CPR Certification Classroom active supervision Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) Classroom Teaching Teaching Full Job Description We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher Assistant to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. Responsibilities Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children's progress and report to parents Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Excellent communication and instructional skills Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable Certification in child CPR or willing to obtain

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person